The 3 BEST Exercises for Spinal Stenosis

[@dougdraper4776]

I started having difficulty walking in 2016. I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis in 2020. Over that period I gained a lot of weight. For the last two years I’ve weighed 260 lbs. On top of that I have severe COPD. I finally started working with a Physical Therapist. In 2016 I spent my 62nd birthday in the hospital and died 5 times over 24 hrs. I left the hospital 21 days later with a dual stage pacemaker/ defibrillator. My biggest regret is being a procrastinator. If I could offer any advice I would say don’t wait until tomorrow to do what you can do today.

[@justinekigongo950]

I have been suffering from spinal stenosis and disc herniation for the last ten years I have started physiopherapy for the last ne and half years it's good that I have seen your video I think it will try t some of these exercises thanks a lot Justine Kigongo from Uganda

[@DeKKH]

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[@graemepates4924]

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[@doctor_d.]

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[@anulaluna]

Thank you for sharing your story and advice. ❤

[@uqs57bju]

This is so funny to me. I found all of these exercises by myself, because it was what felt like it helped the most. Genuinely happy to get them validated. From my own experience, do these exercises. They all give you massive amounts of relief and overtime it will reduce the pain you have significantly.

[@randysandford4033]

I had LSS (lumbar spinal stenosis) and was barely able to walk. Finally, my doctor performed a procedure on my back called M.I.L.D. or minimally Invasive lumbar decompression. After healing and physical therapy I am back to 95% normal six months post procedure and intend on returning to 100% after a year. I don't know why your doctors don't tell you about this. It is 100% covered by Medicare. Without it I would have ended up in a wheelchair but now I'm returning to normal life. Do look into this because I know the pain and hopelessness you all are feeling.

[@davidsadler6911]

Won't it have to be repeated in 5 years?

[@papatorr3669]

​@@davidsadler6911I'm in pain 24/7 now having to do something even twice a year would be a welcome treatment. Repeating it in 5 years seems like a cure

[@lep8622]

Sitting in a recliner reclined with pillows place against my lower back, Finally released my sciatic nerve and brought back feeling and pain relief to the back of my calf and foot.

[@JohnNiesyn]

Excellent series. Knowledgeable, well informed, careful, and nicely presented. I'm a fan.

[@phyllishoughtonlissy102]

4.27 I found these exercises very helpful. and not too difficult to do. I have had numerous operations throùgh Osteo arthritis , from Lamenectomy to fusion's. two operations to put in plate and screws. yes degenerative spine. Now 15 years on at the age of 81 years I am fighting to keep going . yes these exercises will definitely help. No more surgery.

[@JillKrause-fj7ku]

Did the surgery help or did you get worse?

[@DeKKH]

@@JillKrause-fj7kuthat’s what I’m wondering. I can barely walk and the insurance is making jump through hoops to get fixed.

[@bobpugh7970]

@@DeKKH I have had 4 spine surgeries in past 5 years-all fusions. They worked. Now at age 73 am done. No pain anymore because almost all disks replaced from neck to lumbar to S1. Just a lot of stiffness & learning how to walk again. Just had knee replacement so it's difficult walking again without any assistance (cane, etc). Think I will get back to functional but now is difficult. Pain after walking & exercise is tough! this guy is great though especially if u have stenosis

[@carolneaves3630]

I've been suffering for a long time. I am a retired Nurse, all the lifting, transferring, for close to 30 years, has made my back, and shoulders very painful. Had X-rays etc., done, 3 years later, finally got to see a surgeon. He mentioned steel rods, i said no surgery. How does 3 year old ex-rays, qualify for a diagnoses? I think your Channel is brilliant.

[@nelliemay5]

THANKS - BEEN SUFFERING AND NOT EVERYONE KNOWS WHAT TO DO FOR THIS ...THIS IS GREAT

[@FranRogers-t8c]

Once again thank you so much , I am closer to 69 and my lower back and leg pain has been gradually increasing since late 40’s. I am very flexible since childhood and now I feel unstable walking and sitting . Laying flat is relief now I will add these 3 into that time. I am grateful to have found theses videos and saved for use. Fran

[@LindaYoungman-j6r]

I have had spinal stenosis for about 25 year and will be eager to do these exercises I am 77 but feel that I have lots of living to do and so I hope this helps. Thank you so much and God Bless

[@HT-Physio]

I hope it helps!

[@freddistenbrain8287]

The best thing you can do for stenosis, or any other inflammatory condition, is to stop eating animal-based foods. All animal products cause inflammation, whereas whole plant foods do the opposite. They are anti-inflammatory. I stopped the progression of stenosis in my neck and reversed the arthritis in my hips and hands about 8 years ago by adopting a healthy plant based diet. This is the result you can expect by fixing what you eat.

[@sharonkramer2886]

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[@deniseg-hill1730]

I got this at 61 (now 74) confirmed with a CT. I have to say I do not have the discomfort I had for the first few years. If I lifted a heavy bag I would have pain for hours and standing for more than a few minutes also caused pain. I had to beg for a special chair at work. I don't get the discomfort any more just very occasional left side leg pain if I overdo household chores

[@Kwiattwins]

Thanks Kindly- I have watched 5 videos on this diagnosis and yours is the only one I understand and thankfully I can do your exercises without extreme pain. Very grateful and I will continue doing and can only hope for any improvement.

[@arthurzengeler6909]

I have this problem, only my symptoms are not the same. I was in a car accident, and then had this happen to me, along with another spinal injury. I was told, that spinal stenosis, was my main problem. Only for me, sitting was something that made it worse. I would try to stand, and walk around as much as possible. Then, after 20 years, I started walking excessively. After 3 months,, my chronic lower back pain went away ! And for some reason or other, the harder the surface I sit on, will determine my level of pain. I'm guessing, because of the car accident I was in, it determined which vertebra was effected. So you need to also determine that, then decide which exercises will help.

[@louburrows9733]

Hello Will.. I'm in Australia, 73yrs old. I love your videos. Thank you very much. You are MY physio. 😘

[@loisscott9168]

Thank you for this information as I am in terrible pain from stenosis. Thank you.

[@patriciajump9511]

First, I do have spinal stenosis, I just found out. This is the best summary I've ever heard of the spine and how the vertebrae, discs, and facet joints work as a team. It didnt ever click for me that the facet joints were the place where the vertbrae actually connected to each other. And what a straightforward concise explanation of the three things that go "wrong" that may lead to spinal stenosis - discs thinning, arthritis in facet joints, and thickenings, which then can compress nerves exiting the spinal column and cause pain. But the exercises: because of bad hips, I can't do the first two. The third one looks like it is bad for spondolysthesis. I am not going to do that twisting. It's what triggered an agonizing long long long bout of sciatica, the kind where you moan and pray out loud for hours at a time, and when its not that bad, it's still very bad. I was helpless, hopeless, trapped, and utterly debilitated, with recovery creeping only slowly, until I got an epidural cortisone injection.

[@sandyhershman5200]

Will be trying these out, thank you! My pain doesn't run down my leg but is located in the "butt" cheek.

[@HT-Physio]

Hope it helps!

[@vickypatterson]

Me, too!

[@patriciabarkley735]

I have the same problem. Terribly pain!

[@kaydiers5705]

After doing the 3rd exercise in that position, try raising your buttocks off the bed an inch, pushing your feet into the bed ever so slightly. It helps the periformis which is related to the sciatica. Try one very gently.

[@annebarcant1459]

Hi WILL, so glad to find your videos. Just want to ask you to make one on exercises for women who have osteoporosis or osteopenia. What we can and must not do. Thanks

[@luciabrunney3872]

Best explanation ever & Simple and detailed.

[@rachelpurdy7318]

I’m definitely going to try these exercises to help ease the spinal stenosis

[@sufialove]

Thank you! You are an excellent educator, guide and presenter! I feel this may really help my precious mother. 🙏🏾💯❤️

[@gilpradz59]

Thank you for sharing these exercises. It will help ease the pain and discomfort from Spinal Stenosis.

[@NatashaJohnBaptiste]

It’s the electrical impulses that get me😮😮 I have never felt pain like this

[@judywelbaum4867]

Me too

[@papatorr3669]

I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis on L4 and L5 from an MRI. I first started suffering from sciatica on my left side five months ago. It started when I would try to stand up after sitting a while. Then while sitting. Then the first two plus while walking which led me to use a cane. Then it was hurting even while just standing. For about 2 months my only relief was going to bed and or lying down. Now I am dictating this while lying down in pain. So it now hurts and all positions. Sitting in a chair, driving a car, and even while reclining are all a problem. Interestingly riding a motorcycle Is the least amount of painful as it becomes a deep ache and tiring as opposed to painful. A local chiropractor that specializes in decompression for back and knee problems quoted me $13,000 for 24 sessions which included different techniques and equipment at home and in the office. My experience was the opposite of that described in the video as I'm in more pain sitting than I am standing and putting on my left sock is just the worst, sometimes I ask for help. So leaning forward makes it worse. The only relief I get is falling asleep but then it wakes me up when I toss and turn.

[@elainerittler8372]

This video was very helpful. Using a model of the spine is a great visual to understand spinal stenosis. The exercises are well explained and are helpful, too. Thank you so much.

[@debjanineogy2222]

Thankyou so much for helping us and I do hope these exercises will help. I just can't stand or even walk for a long time. Thankyou for your help.😢

[@knardelli]

What a blessing you are!!🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

[@deepaksylvanaigum7564]

I am extremely thankful to you for this great video. I' m 75 and been just diagnosed with spinal stenosis. I go for a brisk walk every evening; the first 25 minutes are painless;however, the next 20 minutes or so are quite painful. I 'll do the exercises advocated by you regularly,so that over a period of time the pain that occurs in my leg diminishes.

[@junethiel632]

I live in South Africa, and recently turned 73. I am fortunately quite healthy, but have had back issues since my early teens, due to a car accident when I was 13. After my husband passed away in 2017, I sold our house, and have relocated twice in the interim. I have flexible rods in my back, after 3 successive fusion surgeries over a period of about 25 years. I think that the way I packed and unpacked boxes for my moves, has caused my spine to be quite bent over. Now watching your video, I am not sure if I have stenosis, or whether the rods in my back may be curved due to the way I spent many weeks, on my own, packing, unpacking and often, also lifting heavy pieces! I certainly am not in the position now to go on another wild back surgery ride - so I am trying your advice, having watched several of your very helpful videos. Thank you!

[@KginVT]

Thank you for this thorough explanation and demonstration. Will do this often.

[@cccom209]

Thank you I like how you demonstrate

[@aboren8096]

Thank you for your videos! They are so helpful to me because there wasn’t much explanation when I was diagnosed. You are changing lives!

[@modmodeliani8774]

Best ever, sofar ,the simplest, best & direct comprehenive explanation?👏🏻Lord Bless yu Doc🙏🏻🎩🌷

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased to hear you found my video helpful!

[@joannapril2362]

Thank you! I had an back operation in 2022,since then I have severe pain in my lower back and legs! I'm looking forward seeing how this exercise works! Thank you so much, doc!❤

[@FernandaFerreira-eo6sp]

Your videos have been extremely helpful. Thank you so much!

[@lawrencesim6776]

Thank you, it is very clear and easy to follow 😊

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@dale9724]

Great explanation. Best i’ve ever seen. Thank you so much.

[@hazydreamer7965]

Thank you, I will certainly try these exercises now daily.

[@peter7624]

This video actually diagnosed my spinal stenosis, which my heart specialist had suspected. Mine starts off with pins and needles in both of my feet and sometimes I stagger because I can't feel them. It can disappear if I keep on walking and will sometimes go if I just stand still. I thought it was "double sciatica" which I suppose it is! I will give these exercises a go. I've always been amused that I can cycle as far as I want, jog or run pain free also, but standing or walking brings it on. This video explains why! Many thanks for posting, very clear and easy to understand.

[@shanthipavangat5747]

Thank you ,this exercise gives a relaxed feeling.and is easy to work out.!

[@elisecunningham5239]

So very helpful. I’ve been dealing with back pain for over 20 years. At 68 I am still looking for enter better ways to relieve the chronic low back pain. I find swimming helps but once you’re on a hard surface the pain is nagging again. Massage and gentle stretching helps. Waiting for your book!

[@carolweaver3269]

Have understood swimming to be best of all! It strengthens one too.

[@elizabethryan2678]

This was so informative and helpful. Pls do one on neck stenosis. Thanks you

[@maryflynn7816]

I loved your video and how well your explain the process. Thank you so much.

[@JBoy340a]

Thanks so much. I was just diagnosed with spinal stenosis. I tried the 3 exercises and feel much better. I have PT sessions set up but they are over a month away. Your 3 stretches gave me relief immediately and will help me while I wait.

[@ebrena1876]

thank you, I think I can do these and they seem like they could be the relief I am looking for.

[@gracegreen1181]

I have been watching a number of your video and have learned a lot from you. Thank you so much. You are a very good teacher with clear explanation, practical information and easy for us to understand. 👍🙏

[@MrGadfly772]

These make sense to me. That doesn't always happen when I'm given suggestions for physical therapy. Thank you.

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased they make sense - It's important to know why certain suggestions are being made!

[@georgemelikian5411]

thank you very much for your presentation I am very thankful for explaining the spine and all the derails about stenosis God Bless you I will check your teaching in future .

[@ruthhodges9666]

Thankyou I’ll be giving these a try as I’m suffering quite a bit from my Spinal Stenosis

[@linehandibew6205]

Over the age of 65🙄. I was diagnosed at 38. I’m now 41. Pain level at worst is a 3. Main problem I have is core and lower back weakness. Glad I found out early in order to be proactive.

[@margaretWestminster]

I am so glad you have your video. I have low back pain but causesme not to stand for mor than 5 or so minutes. Have to lean on shopping cart because not able to stand up straight, alsI sometimes lgs feel weak sometimes. Sitting down I feel normal like a couple of yrs ago. Thank you for your advice.

[@patriciamofokeng1714]

Thanx so much for a friendly and manageable exercise . This pain is PAINFUL . ❤

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you all the best and I hope my video can offer some help!

[@ym10up]

I'm going to teach my mum these exercises. They seem easy, safe, and effective. Thank you!

[@shamsulannuarismail6437]

My L4 and L5 is bulging and diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis. In a process of getting my second Middle Branch Block before a Radio Frequency Ablation. I really appreciate these exercises. Thank you.

[@DeKKH]

Is it helping? I’m at the beginning of this insanity. I get a shot the 24th in my spine. I’m afraid of it.

[@lamiaibrahim4680]

Please let me know if you have done the RFA and whether it helps?

[@deborahs2593]

I like the first two. The third one is uncomfortable for me. I get the most relief from pelvic tilts but will add the first two! Thank you.

[@MariaPereira-kp7zs]

Thank you so much I'm going to try God bless you?

[@patricialaureano9217]

Thank you, very informative 👍🙂

[@lucasc.novais]

than kyou doctor, is a great exercises.

[@barbaragillett9904]

Great video ❤🇬🇧

[@mdandrews44]

Very useful video; clear descriptions and demos. Thanks for your videos as they complement your book very well!

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased you find my videos useful and thank you for reading my book, I'm glad you've found benefit from them both!

[@francestrulio1565]

Thank you for providing this info for me. I will begin these exercises tomorrow.

[@bjl4165]

Be cautious bending forward or twisting with Osteoporosis. I have -4.2 spine and developed stenosis after I got a cascade of decompression fractures. It shortened my torso and pushed organs in abdomen down and out. I guess that pushedorgans down and out. I didn't even bend or twist as the cause, but I'd been advised not to do that anyway or I'd be worse off. I had just pushed a box while not positioned to do it. Then, the kyphoplasy hardness of L2 and L3 caused a fracture of L1 above them to fracture. Otherwise, I love this channel and thenhelpful info. Thanks Will for all you share.

[@cleoflowers3913]

Very well Done!! Easy and simple to do. Also easy to remember. Thank you.

[@debrawoolahan2301]

Thank you. Very helpful, and informative 😊

[@doloreswinsbarrow1110]

Thanks HT physio I always watch and send ur video's to my sister she's in a wheelchair.

[@rebeccarussell9618]

Hi does she have stenosis, I have it I was diagnosed at 39 I'm 43 now I can't stand for very long and was hospitalised last week they thought I had ces, I'm now in so much pain on permanent disability and on paracetamol, tramadol and morphine, I'm very limited and I have very young children I don't know where my life is going to be if I'm in this much pain now a few years from now any advice from anyone

[@doloreswinsbarrow1110]

@rebeccarussell9618 am so sorry to hear 😢hope that the treatment works for u. I pray for u. What is ur name. My sister name is Christine, and I am Dolores.My sister has arthritis in her knees. She's also hypertensive, which causes her heart to beat faster.

[@joyfarrell9304]

Very good exercise I’m trying them today

[@lahanaporter7780]

Sounds like just what I am looking for, Thank you

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@juliebanerji3329]

I will try these exercises from tomorrow.

[@anitazuck]

Thanks for these simple and well explained exercises. And thanks especially for explaining how these exercises can help the condition in the long run and not just when one is actually doing them.

[@HT-Physio]

My pleasure, thanks for the comment!

[@lisadilles7618]

Thanks! Very clear!

[@lisadilles7618]

When you rotate your hips to the side, should you keep the lower back on the floor or let them rotate up? So you are resting on one hip?

[@conormcqregor4393]

@@HT-Physiois pain okay while doing these?

[@mickdowns4153]

Thank you for the very clear explanation of the causes of spinal stenosis. The exercises you recommend would help suffers, but there is another one that I have found unbelievaby helpful for this condition. Unlike the ones you recommend here it involves bending your back in the opposite direction. A few years ago I developed drop foot, which is caused by spinal stenosis, and I allieviated it with some foot exercises to a tolerable level. Then last year my condition worsened and I started to get really severe sciatica type pains which limited my mobility a lot. I've done yoga postures for a long time and after hearing me complain about stenosis yet again my son asked if I'd tried the cobra. I'd not done this posture since a stomach operation many years ago which left scar tissue which was painful to stretch at that time. 30 years later it was not painful to stretch and I started doing this simple yoga posture for about 4 mins per day. After a couple of weeks I could feel a distinct improvement and in less than 1 month the improvement was incredible. The pain virtually disappeared and my mobilty returned to near normal. It's not an instant cure, and you will need to keep at it for a few weeks, but in my experience it works. You just lie on your stomach on the floor and raise your head supporting your upper body on your elbows (I get a painless click when my spine resumes its correct position). Count 4 to breathe in, hold for 10, and exhale for 6. 20 seocnds or so in total. Do that 10 times. Yoga experts do a more advanced version of this posture by supporting themselves on their hands with straight arms, but it's not necessary to go that far.

[@tamamzaher993]

Thank you for the advice, about cobra exercise 🙏☘️

[@AAYim89792]

I believe the cobra exercise you mentioned is called Mckenzie exercise and I thought that is used to help people with disc protrusion or bulging disc which is the opposite of stenosis. I was told that people with stenosis should not do the cobra exercise. They should do the exercises shown in this video.

[@dinahumphreys]

Unfortunately , the cobra position worsened my stenosis symptoms.

[@yasminachaoui9466]

The cobra position worsens my lumbar stenosis problem

[@marianhunt8899]

Very, very helpful. Thank you.

[@soniabates7170]

These exercises look perfect and not complected thank you

[@HT-Physio]

I hope they are useful!

[@jtc1947]

At least this guy FINALLY got to the exercises!! I saw other vids and there was more talking than anything else!

[@betalu55]

great exercise

[@barbaraedwards1536]

I’ve been to many physios and explained these very symptoms and never been told what it was? I know I have arthritis in my lower spine, but hopefully these exercises will help, Thank you

[@Anne1926-di9gp]

I have been getting numbness in my right leg and foot for years and fobbed off. Only just been diagnosed with spinal stenosis after an MRI which is tbe only way it can be confirmed. I too have arthritis, osteo and inflammatory. Physios can give the wrong exercises if not diagnosed.

[@MrBen575]

Thank you very much.I do one already but will add the other two.

[@rmleighton1]

Thanks from Richard in Canada.

[@michelemarch8606]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@serajmuhammed3942]

I viewed the three exercises you mentioned. I enjoyed watching them. They are to watch. I have not practiced them yet. I will create a habit of doing them on daily basis and see the results. I will get back to you and give you my feedback.

[@clairestevens3194]

I would like to know if they have improved your back pain.

[@paulpugh2480]

Thank you for your expertise.

[@jointheconversation8385]

Thank you. Your exercises are helpful for my low back pain.

[@chickontheright2771]

I had no idea but 2 out of the 3 i do to relieve pain but had no idea they were exercises 😊

[@MarjorieWinchester]

Thankyou i will try these i have severe stenosis of the spine

[@HT-Physio]

Hope it helps!

[@susan-s9y]

great two now ; thank you 🌹🥰

[@mrb4749]

Very best presentation ive seen for this subject. Im diagnosed with stenosis maybe neuropathy also. Would these exercises help with the numbness in my right foot, unable to drive little feeling to feel the pedals

[@dianapugh1534]

Unfortunately I've had this for 20 years and i actually walk bent over. When i try to stand up, after 5 to 10 minutes i start shaking, so therefore the only way to stop this is to sit down or touch my toes. This is how i live I've tried everything. I don't allow this to hinder my gardening i just make ajustments when necessary. I also have arthritis in me knees, i am 70 years old, so i have endured all this for 20 years.

[@BlindFaith777]

God bless you. I’ve been dealing with same as well as arthritis in knees for 4 years now. I’m 51 in two weeks. I’m struggling with whether or not to have surgery. I’m so frightened it will fail and I’ll end up worse than now. Blessings.

[@margiewelker4711]

This is me along with fibromyalgia. Gentle hug

[@shubhammaru5327]

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[@etandrepont]

I’ve endured spine separation from my pelvic bone and hip when I was 11 years old. Due to high impact speeding burning rubber with white billowing smoking tire then peeling out over my lower spine. I have three major high impact head injuries and reverse neck -7 degrees with upper neck and lower spine Scoliosis and stenosis. Injuries were at age 1 1/2 and 3 and another one at age 21ish. A doctor insisted I was born with scoliosis. Another doctor stated I’ll be in a wheelchair. It’s been a lifetime of severe nerve damage and constant pain and bone on bone pinched nerves and hating pain. It’s been my normal. Thanks for these exercises.

[@lulucastillo7269]

Thank you i found your blog…i have suffering for more than a year now

[@tracik1277]

That first exercise I have been instinctively doing for many years. If I have to stand waiting or walk slow I have to do this exercise to stretch myself out. The trouble is that people usually think I am drunk or about to throw up which can be very embarrassing. Perhaps I need a sign that says I’m fine just stretching!

[@WaltraudMack]

Thank you so much. I will try those exercises.

[@zorahousley1706]

Thanks a lot for clear and detailed information. Since I have lumber and cervical stenosis i would like to know whether you could show us exercises for cervical stenosis, as well as how to strengthen the neck muscle, which movements to avoid, whether to use neck collars for few hours per day etc. Many thanks in advance. Looking forwards to your reply.

[@marybernard9186]

I find these exercises simple and helpful.

[@c.r.hackett6464]

Thanks again for you awesome information

[@robertjwood7036]

Good informative video, i shall try these exercises. I have been doing the opposite exercises, that is leaning back and and found it very painfull. Leaning forward is so much better. But still have a stiffness bending forward. Great instructions on the video and will certainly try them out.

[@Lana12561]

The peel off the wall exercise is great 👍🏼

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased you like it!

[@KimberlyAnnMaria]

Thank you so much!! You've increased my understanding of my symptoms and diagnosis; and the exercises will help significantly, I am sure. My symptoms seem to resemble sciatica/piriformis syndrome. What about walking with Spinal Stenosis? (I watched one of your videos earlier today on exercises for sciatica pain and you mentioned walking. I had given up walking because of the pain. )

[@dhwattswatts929]

Thanks, I can feel a difference right away.

[@debbieguest1749]

I'm looking forward to using these daily. I'll report back. 😊

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you all the best :)

[@padmanabhanbabu4025]

Thanks I am doing the same as per instruction specialist

[@shirin4462]

The best exercises I have been seeing, Thanks ❤

[@juliebanerji3329]

I will definitely try these exercises

[@sunshinerainbow2818]

Thank you

[@dennismoore8351]

I have been doing these exercises for a few years. I didn't know why but it felt so much better . I have been dealing with back pain for forty years, after an 8 jury. 6 years ago I was T-boned in my vehicle. It wasn't until this year I was diagnosed with, my original injury, bone spurs, arthritis, compression of L5 to L2 and spinal stenosis. I was sent to physical therapy and found out, I will never do that again. I had bilateral ablation 3 days ago. I'm not sure if it is helping or not. I still have very lower back pain.